Glossary
Safety & Regulations
Wake Turbulence
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Definition
Air disturbance caused by an aircraft's wingtip vortices, hazardous to following aircraft
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wake Turbulence?
Air disturbance caused by an aircraft's wingtip vortices, hazardous to following aircraft
How does Wake Turbulence relate to other aviation concepts?
Wake Turbulence is closely related to Separation and Winglet, among other key aviation concepts.
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